Which amendments contain the Due Process Clause?

The Due Process Clause is found in both the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution. The Fifth Amendment states that "No person shall be... deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law," which protects individuals from being deprived of their rights without a fair legal procedure. This applies specifically to the federal government.

The Fourteenth Amendment extends this protection to actions by state governments, stating that no state shall "deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws" or "deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law." This amendment was crucial in ensuring that the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights apply not only at the federal level but also at the state level, making it a foundational element in civil rights protections across the United States.

The other amendments listed do not contain a Due Process Clause; while they address various freedoms and rights, they do not speak directly to the procedural fairness that the Due Process Clause guarantees. Therefore, focusing on the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments correctly identifies the amendments that specifically contain the Due Process Clause.